Eastern Market celebrates $6.2 million renovation

Detroit's Eastern Market is celebrating a $6.2-million renovation that's part of its bigger overhaul.

A rededication ceremony was scheduled for Saturday for Shed 3 by Detroit officials and the Eastern Market Corp., the nonprofit that runs the city's main farmers market. Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, vendors and business owners were expected.

Shed 3 was originally built in 1922. It now has room for 92 stalls and has received updates to make it more energy efficient.

Eastern Market Corp.'s president Dan Carmody says the overall renovation is designed to make the market a national model for a "healthy urban food hub." The next phase of renovations is expected to begin in December to Shed 5.